stalemate

Example Sentences

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The stalemate persisted even after the state Supreme Court in January struck down a previous law banning abortions once cardiac activity is detected.

From Seattle Times

“We are kind of in a stalemate right now,” he said, adding that it’s been difficult to mobilize the will of countries who could best lead such an operation.

From Seattle Times

If that happens, there could be a long political stalemate in Thailand.

From BBC

The president described that Oval Office session as “productive” even though McCarthy said later he “didn’t see any new movement” toward resolving the stalemate.

From Seattle Times

But as he prepares to head west, Biden finds himself in a stalemate with Republican lawmakers over raising America’s debt limit.

From Seattle Times